Job Change & Line Changeovers
What It Matters
Reduce changeover variability between shifts
Improve first-hour output after changeovers
Establish clear, repeatable routines
Minimize production losses during transitions
What You Get
- Standard work for pre‑change, change, and post‑change checks
- Timing templates and targets by job type
- After‑action review to capture lessons and update standards
- Sequencing advice that reduces downtime and hand‑off risk
- Simple scoreboard visible to all shifts
Standard Checks
Defined steps for pre-change, change, and post-change tasks.
Timing Templates
Clear job-based targets and structured changeover timing.
After Review
Lessons captured after changeovers to refine standards.
Smart Sequencing
Planned order that cuts downtime and hand-off risk.
How It Works
Current changeover process analysis
Standard work development
Pilot testing with select crews
Full rollout and training
KPIs Impacted
Changeover
Duration and first‑hour output
Production
Throughput and Uptime
Quality
Defects and rework in first two hours
Case Snapshot
Action Taken
Standardized pre‑change checks and aligned hand‑offs across shifts.
Result
One line cut changeover time and lifted first‑hour output.
Impact
Reduced early‑run defects without adding headcount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this slow production at first?
How do you ensure crews follow the new standard?
Can we tailor standards by job type?
Do you integrate with digital reporting?
What if we run many small jobs?
Hot End Optimisation
Combine digital reporting with hot end audits for complete operational visibility
Operational Excellence
Implement standardized KPIs for changeover performance
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